AHA Program Instructor

Cleveland Clinic

AHA instructor coordinating American Heart Association life-support courses for Cleveland Clinic’s Florida healthcare operations. Delivering standards-based training and evaluating trainee learning in classroom and laboratory settings.

Posted 8/5/2026part-timePort St. Lucie • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating and delivering American Heart Association courses while ensuring compliance with standards and guidelines. Proficient in applying adult learning techniques and developing training materials to enhance instructional effectiveness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Nurse (RN) LicensureAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) CertificationPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) CertificationExperience as an American Heart Association InstructorBLS Provider Experience

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Hard Skills

Adult Learning TechniquesCurriculum DevelopmentLesson PlanningClassroom CoordinationEvaluation and Documentation

Soft Skills

Interactive InstructionCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Audiovisual HardwareAudiovisual Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

American Heart AssociationResuscitation SimulationCompetency-Based EducationEmergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP)Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate the classroom aspects of American Heart Association courses
Ensure courses are held according to American Heart Association standards and guidelines
Support the day-to-day operations of the Resuscitation Simulation Department
Reserve and organize classrooms and equipment for scheduled classes
Ensure instructors, equipment, classroom instruction, and student ratios meet required standards
Apply adult learning techniques
Adapt and develop training materials
Prepare and adapt lesson plans based on American Heart Association curriculum and competency-based education principles
Deliver interactive, participative instruction and elicit frequent responses
Select and use audiovisual hardware and software to reinforce learning
Evaluate and document trainee classroom and laboratory reactions and learning using approved formats

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree or equivalent licensure education
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMTP), or Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Four years of experience as a BLS, ACLS and/or PALS provider through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Ability to float to other Cleveland Clinic locations within the Florida region
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Two years of experience as an American Heart Association or American Red Cross instructor preferred
Successful completion of BCLS, ACLS, or PALS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within the new hire period
High degree of dexterity using a PC
Normal or corrected vision, hearing, and speech
Ability to sit, stand, and walk extensively
Occasional ability to lift or carry up to 25 pounds
Must follow standard precautions and use required personal protective equipment
Must comply with annual influenza vaccination program or obtain an approved exemption
Offers of employment are followed by controlled-substance testing
Must satisfy applicable Florida background-screening requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Endless support and appreciation
Rewarding career with Cleveland Clinic
Annual influenza vaccination program or approved exemption
Equal opportunity employment
Drug-free environment
Comprehensive caregiver benefits and offerings supporting health, well-being and future